There has never been a better time in history to speak about women empowerment. Between the 2017 Women's March, putting the spotlight on sexual predators, and feminism on the runways, women are back on the frontline, demanding justice and equal standing. For Vogue India, celebrating women and their successes is as important as telling their stories.

One such tale comes from a mother-daughter duo that's about to embark on the expedition of a lifetime. 42-year-old flying instructor and pilot, Mysuru-based Captain Audrey Deepika Maben, along with daughter Amy Mehta, will be flying a motorglider across 21 countries and 54 sorties in 80 days.

Maben's plane ‘Mahi' is a Sinus 912 that's smaller than the size of an average kitchen, can fly around the world in lesser fuel than you need to make it to office and back, and has never been flown by a female pilot; until now. Given the size constraints, the pilot will be unable to fly across the globe with extra clothes and not always have her daughter alongside her, and will have to fly commercial from time to time.

Social Access Communications, in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development, Goverment of India, and Colors Entertainment launched the ‘WE! Women Empower' initiative today to aid Captain Maben and her daughter's journey. The duo will also be raising funds for the ‘WE! Udaan Scholarship' to help under-privileged Indian girls across India who want to fly realise their dreams.

Keep up with Captain Audrey Deepika Maben and Amy Mehta's travel here, and follow the hashtag VExGirlsCanFly for updates.